Saturday, November 13, 2010

This is my 2nd blog about wedding, but this one is very touching and....

Extraordinary Wedding


Her name is Katie Kirkpatrick, 21 yrs old. Next to her is her fiancé, Nick, 23.
This picture was taken prior to their wedding January 11th, 2005.



Katie has TERMINAL CANCER and spends hours in chemotherapy.
Here Nick awaits while she finishes one of the sessions...



Even in pain and dealing with her organs shutting down, with the help of morphine,
Katie took care of every single part of the wedding planning.
Her dress had to be adjusted several times due to Katie 's constant weight loss.

An expected guest was her OXYGEN TANK. Katie had to use it during the ceremony and reception.


The other couple in this picture is Nick's parents, very emotional with the wedding and to see their son marrying the girl he fell in love when he was an adolescent.


Katie , in a wheel chair listening to her husband and friends singing to her.

In the middle of the party, Katie had to rest for a bit and catch her breath.
The pain does not allow her to stand for long period of time.



Katie died 5 days after her wedding. To see a fragile woman dress as bride with a beautiful smile makes you think... happiness is always there within reach, no matter how long it lasts.....


Lets enjoy life and don't live a complicated life. Life is too short.
Work as if it was your first day.

Forgive as soon as possible.
Love without boundaries..
Laugh without control
and never stop smiling.
Please pray for those suffering from cancer.
We all have close to our heart.
Keep this going.
Prayers are always answered.


Monday, March 22, 2010

Ang MAYNILA : Noon at Ngayon

Palik Tanaw sa lumang panahon.




Malate Church


Friends behind the Historical Church of Malate, Manila







Sabi ng mader ko, ang escolta daw ang pinaka ayala center noong early 50s & 60s..malinis at sosyal. Walang vendors...lahat naka sapatos at magarbo ang bihis. (click the picture to enlarge)

Escolta Aveneu ngayon:

Yong matagal na dito sa Metro Manila....naaalala nyo ba ang Love Bus na ito?


TUTUBAN Station: Before World War II


1987



Ngayon ginawa na syang tutuban Mall...nang mga negosyanteng walang pag galang sa historical places ng maynila.


Rizal Park / Luneta
Alam nyo ba na ang monumento ni Rizal sa luneta ay galing pa sa Switzerland. Ang litrato sa taas ay kuha bago ito dalhin sa pinas.





Rizal Park today


Binondo Church: Noon at ngayon
Quiapo: Noon at ngayon